white tie

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Before the Japan Fair this year, emcee Tomo Hoku Angie gave him a white tie and pocket square patterned with mini hearts and illustrations of pink origami cranes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Speaking about the ball in 2001, Sir Elton said: "Yes, he came in white tie, and he came straight from a private jet. Yes, I don't think he'd wear white tie otherwise."

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023

While earlier music directors at the Met, all men, favored white tie and tails, Nézet-Séguin, who has held the post since 2018, has long had a more eclectic style, both in his clothes and appearance.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

The ceremony starts at 1500 GMT and features glamorous formal wear, with the men in white tie and tails and women in flowing gowns and elegant hairdos.

From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2022

August comes out from behind the green curtain, wearing white tie.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen